Oceanography (Earth Science VA SOL)

Which of the following is NOT part of the continental margin?

What is responsible for the ocean tides?

Which of the following ocean features is formed by tectonic activity?

All of the following is true of a mid-ocean ridge EXCEPT--

Why do surface currents in the ocean spin different directions?

The rise and fall of water around the globe is known as--

What is another name for a Tsunami?

How do we map the ocean floor?

The name for large, circular surface currents on the oceans surface is--

Which way does the North Atlantic gyre spin?

What type of breeze happens during the DAY and is a result of colder air over the sea?

Calculate the Tidal Range.  High Tide (30 m)  Low Tide (10 m)

What causes surface currents in the ocean?

The amount of dissolved salts in the ocean is known as--

Which term describes the distance between two crests on a wave?

Which of the following is NOT an ocean?

In which moon phase would a Spring Tide occur (big tidal range)?

What type of breeze happens at NIGHT and is a result of cold air over land?